After deceiving the villain, I was forced to love him.

Another sleepless night.

After hearing Baili Ce's "thank you," Wang Qingyan tossed and turned all night.

He wasn't thinking about her roundabout scheme to get him to go to Shucheng with her.

He was thinking about her charming and bright appearance when she was throwing a tantrum and ignoring him.

He knew that Baili Ce's purpose in going to Shucheng was not pure.

But she acted coquettishly towards him, put effort into coaxing him, and diligently served him food.

How could one not be tempted?

only......

It's probably too late for the people in Shucheng to prepare for the "92" incident. For now, the only option is to minimize the risks as much as possible.

The guard outside immediately went inside to await orders. "What are your orders, Master?"

"You go ahead and take a look at Shucheng."

"If needed, I will lend a hand to Prefect Lin."

Those people had all submitted to Chaosheng, so they had no chance to betray him.

Sending Jiu Er was merely a precaution.

"Yes," Jiu Er said without hesitation, and set off immediately.

After he left, another person emerged from the darkness behind Wang Qingyan.

Wang Qingyan nodded to him, and the man disappeared back into the darkness.

Kyoto, the secret room of Baili Mansion.

"Oh dear," Lu Jian dusted himself off, took off his hooded robe, and exclaimed, "It's much more convenient to come in through the secret passage."

Baili Ming bowed respectfully, "Your Majesty."

"Alright, alright, we're all family, don't be so polite," Lu Jian said, sitting down as if they were old friends.

Who's on your side?

Bai Liming suddenly regretted telling him the location of the secret passage.

"It's too late for you to regret it now." Seeing through Baili Ming's thoughts, Lu Jian comfortably crossed his legs.

Since he came alone anyway, it doesn't matter if he's casual. "So, what good news do you have this time?"

"Baili Ce is already on his way to Shucheng."

"Wow, she actually did it!"

I still remember the first time we met, Baili Ce was so clueless about romance.

Surprisingly, they're quite perceptive.

Seeing Lu Jian's gloating expression, Baili Ming smiled, her intentions clear.

"May I ask, Your Majesty, is there any good news?"

"..." This smile hinted at an intent to assassinate the emperor.

Lu Jian quickly put down his crossed legs. "He Shoufeng is contacting other high-ranking officials from prominent families."

"They should be making their move in the next few days."

"Is Your Majesty prepared?"

"We've been preparing for a long time, but we still need to wait for news from Shucheng."

"..."

Lu Jian stated directly, "If things really get complicated with Lin Yuchuan, we'll be in real danger."

"Should I send someone to meet Consort Xuan?"

She said no.

"Is Your Majesty really so at ease?"

"It's not that I'm reassured."

Lu Jian said solemnly, "It is belief."

"If that's the case, then I'll tell Your Majesty the truth."

Lu Jian asked with considerable curiosity, "Oh?"

"I also believe in Baili Ce."

"And they firmly believe it!"

......

It must be said that this time, Wang Qingyan wasn't completely lying to her.

They encountered rioters who were robbing people on the road shortly after leaving Lincheng.

She didn't know what methods Wang Qingyan had used to ensure the people of Lincheng could live in peace under these circumstances.

But at least, it was because of his existence that the people in that area did not have to be displaced.

"This is the third wave already. Things are getting increasingly chaotic ahead. Can you still hold on?"

Even if you can't hold on, you have to grit your teeth and bear it.

Bai Lize tore off a piece of pancake and gave it to him, saying, "If you can handle it, I can handle it too."

To Wang Qingyan, these words were tantamount to saying, "With you here, I'm not afraid of anything!"

It sounds very pleasant.

But he glanced at the black mark on the pancake, and it seemed slightly...

He suggested, "Why don't you go wash up by the river?"

What's there to wash!

"Washing me clean is just like blatantly telling people, 'I come from a wealthy family, I have delicate skin, come and rob me!'"

Since it's inconvenient to bring others this time, in order to minimize the impact of holding others back.

Bai Li Ce blackened his face and hands, and changed into tattered men's clothing and shoes that wouldn't break even if he traveled eight hundred li a day.

She even smeared a stinky flower that looked like dog poop on her clothes, put a fake Adam's apple on her neck, and drew thick eyebrows, all to avoid attracting attention along the way.

"Didn't you see those rich people on the street who got robbed clean?"

If you ride at full speed, you can reach Shucheng and Lincheng in just one day.

However, the situation is not peaceful now, and many wealthy families who wanted to come to Lincheng to avoid disaster have been unable to reach Lincheng even after three or four days.

We finally made it to the vicinity of Lincheng, and we still got robbed.

Even those who brought a dozen or so servants couldn't defeat the numerous and reckless rioters.

If they hadn't dressed like real poor dogs, hiding to eat their dry rations, and if Wang Qingyan hadn't been so skilled, he would have encountered more than three groups of rioters.

“...You mean…” Wang Qingyan finally picked up the cake that she had placed next to him.

Seeing him obediently eating the pancake, Baili Ce breathed a sigh of relief.

It wasn't because she poisoned it; how could she do such a thing?

If Wang Qingyan catches them red-handed, they'll be beaten to death.

She just felt—

This pancake is absolutely awful!

It's ten times worse than the food from Sanchengzhai.

Her once strong teeth have suddenly become frail and worn.

If Wang Qingyan doesn't share the food with her, she'll have to eat it all by herself.

"Hmm, have some water," Baili Ce said carefully, avoiding touching the spout.

Wang Qingyan finished the rest of the water, tilting his head back. "My water bottle is empty too. I'll go fetch some from the nearby river. You stay here."

“I’ll go with you!” Baili Ce jumped up on the spot.

Fearing Wang Qingyan's objection, he immediately stepped forward, saying, "You can't leave me behind."

Wang Qingyan glanced down at the dirty hand clutching his clothes, and was somewhat surprised. She couldn't help it...

Isn't she being way too clingy?

Wait, is he misunderstanding something?

"I..." Baili Ce was about to explain that he was just afraid of being attacked by rioters.

Suddenly I thought of Lu Jian's true words—

Some issues don't need to be explained so clearly.

He swallowed back what he wanted to say.

"Anyway, except for going to the toilet, I...I won't leave your side for a single moment, you..."

Bai Li Ce blinked, then awkwardly tugged at Wang Qing Yan's sleeve, pulling himself closer...

I dare to take down the emperor even if I am willing to be killed!

I decided to bite the bullet and read the rest of the words aloud!

You can't leave me alone.

Wang Qingyan smiled plucked at the corners of his mouth, patted her head, making her hairstyle look even more disheveled, and said, "I didn't say you couldn't go."

Why are you so agitated?

"Who, who's getting excited?" Baili Ce let go of Wang Qingyan's clothes and went around to the front.

Wang Qingyan pointed lightly to her right rear, "This way~"

"Oh......"

Lose your face!

After fetching water, they continued their journey. Under Wang Qingyan's protection, she arrived in Shucheng with almost no worries.

At the same time, the number of rioters is also increasing.

All the city gates were also closed.

Before knowing the actual situation inside the city, she chose to wait and see.

After all, it was pitch black, and if you rashly went to the city gate to shout, being shot to death by the guards on the city wall wouldn't be the worst outcome.

What if he gets shot half to death, or angers Wang Qingyan?

Or perhaps Lin Yuchuan and Li Tong have already been dismembered, and as a member of the imperial court and a disgrace to the aristocratic families in the eyes of the powerful clans of Shucheng, wouldn't she be sacrificed to the heavens?

As a capitalist who prioritizes self-preservation, she would never take such a risk!

However, the consequence of doing so is—

I got another chance to see the stars.

But the star said it didn't want to go to work today, so it bestowed upon them the sweet rain from God.

Even more unfortunately, there was no suitable place for them to take shelter from the rain during this camping trip.

After searching high and low, they could only find a few straw mats and rags that had been used to wrap the corpses, and built a makeshift shelter between a few trees.

After we finished building it together, I said, "Go to sleep."

Bai Li Ce and Wang Qing Yan spoke at the same time.

"I'm fine, you go to sleep."

Wang Qingyan flattened the grass on the ground for her and then used the bundle as a pillow.

Based on the principle of "using kindness to deceive, achieving twice the result with half the effort," Baili Ce immediately changed his story.

"Okay, you sleep for the first half of the night, and I'll wake you up for the second half."